Hibs have completed the signing of Swedish midfielder Melker Hallberg on a three-year deal.

The 23-year-old arrives at Easter Road from Vejle BK in the Danish First Division, who were relegated from the Sueperliga last year and will wear the number five shirt vacated by Mark Milligan.

Hallberg left Denmark in the summer after exercising a break clause in his contract triggered by Velje's relegation, and stated his desire to continue playing abroad despite training with his formative club.

He began his career Kalmar FF before moving to Udinese in 2014. He spent four years at the Italian side, but made just four appearances, spending most of that time out on loan at Valerenga, Hammarby, Ascoli and Kalmar respectively.

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